Boston Apartments Install 64 EV Chargers for Residents

Getting an electric car in the city just got a whole lot easier, thanks to one Boston apartment complex that's changing the game for urban EV drivers.

A newly built 247-unit apartment development in Boston's Hyde Park just went live with 64 Level 2 EV chargers spread across two buildings. That covers 25% of all parking spaces, giving residents the home charging access that apartment dwellers rarely get.

Commonwealth Development Partners, the company behind the project, planned for electric vehicle charging from the very beginning instead of trying to add it later. The chargers come with smart software that lets residents monitor their charging in real time and manage their energy use through an app.

The project happened thanks to a partnership between EV charging company Loop Global, electrical contractor DMH Electric, and utility provider Eversource. Eversource incentives covered roughly 70% of the total project costs, making the ambitious installation financially realistic for the developers.

The entire process moved quickly once funding was secured. Design work and rebate applications went in during early 2025, installation started in October, and the chargers were up and running by early 2026.

The Ripple Effect

This project tackles one of the biggest roadblocks to electric vehicle adoption in American cities. Most EV drivers charge where they live, but apartment residents without garages have been largely left out of the electric vehicle revolution.

Building charging infrastructure into new developments from the start costs far less than retrofitting older buildings years down the road. As more developers follow this model, the excuse that "I can't charge at home" disappears for millions of city residents.

The Hyde Park project also shows how utility incentives can transform what's possible. When power companies like Eversource cover 70% of installation costs, developers can justify the upfront investment knowing residents will have amenities that make their properties more attractive.

Massachusetts has some of the country's most EV-friendly policies, which helped make this project possible. Other states and cities are watching closely as apartment EV charging becomes essential infrastructure rather than a luxury feature.

Urban electric vehicle ownership just became a lot more realistic for the people who need it most.